It's easy to tell where agape
becomes philia
but how can one tell when they cross from philia
to eros

I don't mean to make you feel stupid
I don't think you're stupid
I don't set a higher standard for myself than you
Because I think I'm worth more than what you do
I have a double standard for everyone else versus me
because I think I need to do more to prove myself you see
and you're worth more than my accomplishments will ever be

Did all these people know they’re making history,
As they unraveled this mystery,
Setting the precedence
We now use as evidence?
For hindsight in the present, I’d pay a lot of money,
Because it’s always 20/20

You’re no good for me
But thoughts of you won’t let me be
Oh, please, set me free

what if we lived today
like there would be no tomorrow
no fear of the future in our way
even in the wake of great sorrow

You may be perfect on paper,
but you had no problem kissing her

Hard work and dedication
eliminate the need for fabrication

I am done.
Done with people telling me I’m not calm enough, quiet enough, or pretty enough for them.
I am who I am.
I’m sorry I don’t behave like a placid lake, sound like a mouse, or look like a model.
I am done.

memories gone and skills lost
we can be cured at what cost

The fires burn throughout the night
We try to leave them out of sight
But when darkness swallows the light
we can not ignore our plight
as it burns so bright
striking us into fright

We try to stomp them out with all our might
but only living water can make it right

Love is more than a feeling;
it is not fleeting.
Love is a choice,
to ignore that selfish voice.
Love is a style of life,
serving others in the face of strife.
Love survives distance,
and fights the resistance.
And Love is the cure,
NOT the disease.

I won't equivocate.
Vile lies, I'll repudiate
before it's too late.

The things that happened to me before you
weren't yours
but they weren't mine either
The things that happened to me because of you
were all yours
and those weren't mine either

As hard as I try
I can not justify
this intense need to cry

You make me want to write
letting my heart take flight
fluttering toward the light
leaving behind my fright
'til it's out of mind and sight
because you and I just feels right

Tell me I'm wrong,
and you're probably right.
Tell me I've made a mistake,
and you're probably not mistaking.
Tell me my judgment is bad,
and your judgment is probably good.
Tell me it could be better,
and it probably couldn't be worse.
You can tell me I'm worthless,
but I'll never be worth less than priceless.

Grief is so traumatic
because you expect the change to be dramatic
But the world keeps spinning
and the mundane keeps winning

Words can be pretty
when my body cannot be

Wouldn’t say I’m sad,
but I’m certainly not glad...
Is that truly bad?

Living in the moment is hard
When you are always on guard

But living thankful is especially meritorious
When everything doesn’t seem so glorious

It seems that I am always
working hard,
and it is always
hardly working.

Preaching to the choir might be easier,
but it doesn’t result in any converts.

I've reached my goal
and calmed my soul
proving to myself that my success was not fake
by surpassing it on the next take

Might be a little bombastic
And somewhat sporadic,
But he’s not made of plastic,
And he’s pretty fantastic

Enjoy the time you have, cause you're not promised any more
And I know that sometimes it can be hard to ignore

But you can never have it all
So just go 'head and have a ball

While you can

For months I’ve prayed that you might
realize you’re not alone in the fight
and wake up to see the light
but no matter how bright
it can’t seem to catch your sight
and you’re still living in darkened fright

If you’re always answering,
they’ll never ask.

If you’re always explaining,
they’ll never wonder.

You may not be worth his time,
but you are certainly worth mine.

It's time to go
but my aching body is saying no
is my own mind friend or foe

Reaching the light
may be an uphill fight
But once you make it you’ll take flight
so keep pushing with all your might

I am beyond proud of you,
and I want you to be proud, too.
You will never cease to amaze;
what you do in a moment takes most people days.
And I absolutely love what I’m seeing
‘cause you’re an incredible human being.

Would you mind if I stayed here forever?
Your embrace protects me from the weather
Your insults don't hurt, they're just clever
Your gentle breath make me sleep better
Your faith prepares me for whatever

Will we raze this town with hate,
or raise it up with love?
Will you appreciate the sun’s rays on your face,
Or focus so intently on making a res you forget to enjoy your days?

Don't think I didn't notice the way you looked at me sometimes
That room wasn't the first time I had noticed your eyes

Living in the moment makes the days pass quicker;
Pining for the end of the day makes you miss the moments.

What is the distinguishing factor
In living happily ever after?

not many friends,
but a great family
can't see the end,
but know it's coming gradually
for myself, don't have to fend
cause the ruler of the universe has me
don't have any perfection to spend,
so it's good that there's no fee
sometimes my will tries to bend,
but then I remember where I'll be spending eternity

On paper,
nowhere to go but down

In real life,
nowhere to go but up

I like my real chances better
have somewhere to go over perfection, I'd rather

Was that worth all my time?
And then I remember... this could save lives.

Do you even miss me?
Not as far as I can see

Punctuated
With devastation
I feel degraded
By expectation
And deflated
With every respiration

Don’t tell me my experiences aren’t real
just because they don’t reflect what you feel

Exude confidence
and they will perceive experience in you
Keep your head held high
and they will look up to you
Genuinely smile
and they will see beauty in you
Believe in yourself
and they will believe in you, too

You're not faking it, though
You're making it so